This blog was started as a way of keeping myself motivated to keep working out, and the blog has been successful in that aspect. I started running in 2007, and it really has transformed my life. I have discovered so many inspiring individuals through the "blog world" and many delicious recipes. I use this blog to keep track of my training and write about the fun things in life. Keep checking back to read about my training for my first marathon, in February 2011.

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Friday, December 24, 2010

18 Miles Done and Done!

On Tuesday, Cailtin and I ran our longest distance yet... 18 miles! We ran it in 3:43 which averaged to a 12:23 pace. I felt surprisingly great during the run, but the next day my knees and ankles were really sore. They were fine by the end of the day though, which was a huge relief.

Along the way, Caitlin and I stopped to take some pictures of Christmas light (seeing as we had to run after work and it was dark). We saw some pretty great lights. The images aren't great, but it's because I took them with my cell phone.

View from bridge

Florida Christmas lights. Santa under palm trees.

Two bicycles covered in Christmas lights as they road past us.

Lots of fun lights.

View from other side of the lake. The moon looked huge.

We are now visiting family for Christmas. I will be updating soon. I just thought I'd share some pictures of my niece Joy, that my sister sent me on my phone.

About Me

I am an adventure-seeking girl that wishes she could fly. I am a runner and future triathlete who also loves Pilates, yoga, spinning and learning to cook. I am a graduate student going for my PhD in Chemistry with an emphasis on Forensic Science. I want to learn how to be a better and healthier cook, photography, and painting. I am Jes.

2011 Challenge

I am determined to run at least 3 days a week, and do an upper body and ab work-out at least 1 day a week for as many of the 52 weeks in this year as possible. I have no distance, pace, or time limitations. I am starting the first week on the first Sunday of the year (January 2nd).

Week: 32 of 52 (started Sunday, August 7)

Number of weeks where I met the weekly goal: 25

Number of weeks where I have not met the weekly goal: 3

(Reasons I did not run for specified weeks: (1) injury, (2) was feeling sick and wanted to recover before our trip to Italy! (3) Italy trip! Tons of walking, but did not have three dedicated runs for the week.

"Running is the classical road to self-consciousness, self-awareness and self-reliance. Independence is the outstanding characteristic of the runner. He learns the harsh reality of his physical and mental liminitations when he runs. He learns that personal commitment, sacrifice and determination are his only means to betterment. Runners only get promoted through self-conquest." ~Noel Carroll, Irish track trailblazer